Knock, knock, knock! A hand pressed on the table, and the young man who was working looked up when he heard the sound.
The HR manager whispered, "Come with me."
Luo Bo took his eyes off the computer and looked up. Today was the beginning of the month, and it was not yet time to pay salaries.
I followed the supervisor into the negotiation room, and the supervisor closed the door.
The two of them sat down, and the supervisor took out a document and said, "Luo Bo, you've been in the company for almost half a year. Our company's revenue is getting worse and worse, and we can hardly make ends meet.
After careful consideration, the company decided to lay off the video editing department. After all, the overall environment is not good, so we can only reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Luo Bo's heart exploded instantly. This was his ninth job in more than ten years since graduation, right?
Every time I was laid off, fired, or forced to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Although my family didn't say anything, they still complained about it. But it's really not my main reason. I'm still single now.
I applied to an ordinary university and chose animation design as my major based on my interest. However, after graduation, I encountered the Internet winter.
Every time I join the company, within a year, there will be a major layoff. Those of us who have just joined are among those who have been laid off.
Luo Bo was used to this kind of scene, so he didn't get hysterical. He just asked calmly: "Is there any compensation? How much is it?"
Seeing how calm he was, the supervisor felt relieved: "You've been working for more than half a year, so I can give you one month's salary based on one year."
Since it was promised, Luo Bo had nothing more to say and stood up and returned to his post.
The video I edited was still playing on my computer, but I no longer had the urge to continue. I closed the page, leaned back in my chair, and stared at the ceiling in a daze.
If my family heard that I had resigned, they would probably worry and nag me again.
Lying down and letting my mind wander, I couldn't help but think of a recent video I watched on Bilibili, which mentioned that the internet winter will last for another decade or so. And with the maturity of AI, I'm afraid my job will disappear into the history books.
Just like that, the day of slacking off ended. The resignation procedures were already going through, and Luo Bo, having clocked out on time, was the first to leave the company.
Looking at the sun still hanging in the west, it seems that this is the first time I have seen it after get off work.
On the way home, Luo Bo did not tell anyone about his resignation. He sat quietly on the subway playing with his mobile phone.
It is a game that has been with me for more than ten years, from graduation to now.
At that time, I still dreamed of doing what I like, but unfortunately, the school was average, and over the years I could only do some video editing or help others clean up their messes.
Scenes from the past flashed through my mind, and I couldn't help but stare at the game interface in a daze.
Back at my rental apartment, my computer was still flickering. I occasionally did some side hustles, like livestreaming games, but it was never a big hit.
I logged into the live broadcast room and watched a few barrages of comments flash across my own live broadcast room.
"The anchor started broadcasting so early today, did he take aphrodisiacs?"
"Line up, line up, it's just the two of us today."
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The live broadcast room is just like my job, intermittent, sometimes crowded, sometimes not. After a month, I can only make enough to pay for breakfast every day.
Luo Bo, while opening the simulator, spoke on the microphone: "Okay, I'll broadcast a little longer today."
When Luo Bo started live streaming, the industry was already in a downturn, and it was also five years after graduation. At that time, the big streamers had already established themselves early, and it was difficult for those who entered the market later to have a chance to rise...
As usual, there were only about a dozen people watching tonight's live broadcast, and the number of fans remained lukewarm at a few hundred.
After the broadcast, Luo Bo felt physically and mentally exhausted, and the future was dark.
"God damn it, how do you expect me to survive?!"
After a loud roar, Luo Bo felt the stuffiness in his chest eased a little, and then the beautiful C language came from next door.
Luo Bo hurried into the bathroom to take a shower. This old neighborhood was full of demolished houses, and he didn't know who lived next door, so he decided to leave first.
After taking a shower, I lay on the bed and fell asleep while browsing my phone.
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"The company's compensation will be paid together with this month's salary." The supervisor looked at Luo Bo who had been packed up and happily approved the note.
Luo Bo had made trouble before, but compared with the size of the company and an individual, even if you win, you still lose.
Nowadays, being able to compensate one month's salary is already considered unexpected wealth.
Will I still be able to find a job? That's a question mark. My technology is frankly uncompetitive, and if the internet downturn continues, layoffs will only increase.
Even if I join another company, I still can't escape the fate of layoffs. Those who stay are either irreplaceable or relatives of the boss...
Ding ding ding! My phone suddenly rang. The caller ID showed it was my parents. After a long hesitation, I clicked the answer button.
"Son, are you busy lately?..."
The voice on the other end of the phone didn't know how to respond. "We heard a lot of companies are laying off employees lately. I guess your place isn't affected?"
Luo Bo took a deep breath and lied, "It has no impact. Our company is doing well."
"That's good. Take care of yourself outside. If you run out of money, tell your parents. By the way, come back sometime and let your second aunt help you find a girl and see if it's possible."
After a few words, Luo Bo hung up the phone, feeling a mixture of emotions. He decided to use this free time to send out some resumes to give his family some explanation.
However, Luo Bo, who was immersed in his own world, did not see an out-of-control garbage truck staggering towards him.
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